A new report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has reported that Pakistan's democracy ranking dropped from 3.25 in 2023 to 2.84 in 2024 amid political chaos and election upheavals.
"Today, I raise my voice in favour of 'one nation one election' at a program in Bhopal. The continuous elections being held in the country have become obstacles in the progress and development of the nation. Due to frequent elections, growth is inhibited. The strength and energy of the bu
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was manipulating the voter list with the blessing of the Election Commissioner.
Polling for the Member of Legislative Council (MLC) elections is underway at designated centres in Warangal, Telangana, under tight security arrangements. Authorities have taken extensive measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the elections.
Voting for the MLC elections in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh commenced today at 8 a.m. and will continue till 4 pm. The counting is scheduled for March 3.
Former minister and MLC candidate for Guntur and Krishna districts, Alapati Rajendra Prasad, cast his vote at the Government Women's Polytechnic College in Gujjanagundla, Guntur, on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has urged all eligible citizens of India to register as electors and participate in the electoral process. He emphasised that voting is the first step towards national service.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the 'One Nation, One Election' move will significantly help in strengthening democracy, boosting voter turnout and engagement, and also provide economic benefits.
Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay filed the PIL in 2016, seeking that politicians who are convicted criminals be permanently disqualified from contesting elections.
The speculation began after the Aam Aadmi Party's nomination of Rajya Sabha MP Sanjiv Arora as the candidate for the Ludhiana West assembly by-election. It was speculated that the RS seat held by Sanjiv Arora would go to the AAP convenor.
Nishant Kumar, who is gaining limelight due to his interactions with the media, on Tuesday urged workers to spread the policies of the Bihar Chief Minister among people